Yabu – House of Katsu, Megamall

Yabu – House of Katsu, Megamall

Craving for some Japanese one day, we decided to skip our usual go-to Japanese resto and decided to try out Yabu in the 2nd floor of Megamall Atrium. I tried the Pork Katsu CURRY and Ginger tried the Torikatsu-Don. Read on to find out what we thought!Continue reading »

Stay Safe Everyone!

Stay Safe Everyone!

Another strong typhoon, Pedring, hits Manila today. Continue reading »

Why We Love Manila Contest

Why We Love Manila Contest

I’m always for people, organizations and groups who aim to promote the Philippines. Manila Reviews was created for that purpose — to tell people about everything good about the Philippines. I recently came across the Why We Love Manila Contest. I salute Erika Hoffman and Feanne for coming up with a contest like this, and we at Manila Reviews fully support you in this endeavor.Continue reading »

Merry Christmas to Everyone from Manila Reviews!

Merry Christmas to Everyone from Manila Reviews!

Every year, during the Christmas season, we are given the chance to thank those people who have made our lives brighter.

Looking back, we remember the first time we thought of Manila Reviews. It was when a friend tweeted that she wanted to go abroad to find a better life. With each post, we want to prove that this is not true. The Philippines can also give each of us a unique and fulfilling lifestyle. It has been a great year for Manila Reviews with more and more new readers and supporters each day. We have all of you to thank for making us one of the top Lifestyle sites in the country.Continue reading »

MBKRS Awards Night: Congratulations to the Winners (Part 2)

MBKRS Awards Night: Congratulations to the Winners (Part 2)

Congratulations to all the winners of the MBKRS Awards! We continue the list of winners in this post.Continue reading »

MBKRS Awards Night: Congratulations to the Winners (Part 1)

MBKRS Awards Night: Congratulations to the Winners (Part 1)

It was a great evening. It was too bad that we had to leave early. For those Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets (MBKRS) Fans, here is part one of the winners. We actually just got to stay to see these categories. Don’t worry, we will post a part two of the winners as soon as we hear word from MBKRS Organizers.Continue reading »

Manila’s Best Kept Secrets Awards: Have You Voted?

Manila’s Best Kept Secrets Awards: Have You Voted?

One of this year’s prestigious events in the food industry is the Manila’s Best Kept Secret Awards. It will be this coming November 24, 2010 at the Enderun colleges. Vote for your favorite restaurants as there will be a Peoples Choice Award Category.Continue reading »

Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets Awards 2010

Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets Awards 2010

On November 24, in the new Enderun Colleges Culinary Center, authors Ines Cabarrus and Elian Habayeb, in association with Citibank (launching their new Citi Dining Privileges) and San Miguel Lifestyle Brews (San Miguel Premium All-Malt, San Miguel Super Dry, and Cerveza Negra), bring you the Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets Awards 2010. The MBKRS Awards 2010 is patterned after USA’s much loved Oscars – a panel of 80 judges, all renowned in the restaurant industry and related fields, vote and collectively decide who will win in 30 award categoriesContinue reading »

List of Manila Bazaars & Tips for Christmas Shopping

List of Manila Bazaars & Tips for Christmas Shopping

Are you looking for a bazaar? Thinking of already going shopping this Christmas season? Over lunch, I planned to go to the Megamall Sale, but I retracted due to the heavy traffic. It’s that time of the year again when all roads to the malls are filled with early Christmas shoppers.Continue reading »

People’s Palace

It’s been a while since our last trip to Thailand and one of the things we miss most about the place is the food! It’s a good thing that we have People’s Palace to remind our palates of the good Thai food that we love.Continue reading »

Dwell Studio Baby @ ManilaMommy.com

Neva from ManilaMommy.com shares some beautiful eco-friendly baby stuff from Dwell Studio. I have to say, they’ve managed to look fun & “kiddy” and yet are still very classy. Gorgeous!Continue reading »